Cancer

Child Cancer Foundation   (www.childcancer.org.nz)  

Promoting services of excellence and consistency for children and young people with cancer and their families.

Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand   (www.prostate.org.nz)  

Educating people about prostate problems and prostate cancer. Men with prostate cancer have to make vitally important decisions about types of treatment. They may also have to make important choices and adjustments to enjoy a full life. To do this they need relevant and current information to help them make the decision that is best for them.

Mole Check   (www.molecheck.co.nz)  

A skin cancer service in Christchurch. which uses modern technology to aid in the diagnosis of melanoma and other skin cancers.

Cancer Society   (www.cancernz.org.nz)  

The major funder of cancer research in New Zealand. The aim of the research is to determine the causes of cancer, assist its prevention and to develop effective methods of treating cancer.

RNZCGP Early Detection of Breast Cancer   (www.chmeds.ac.nz/research/cancergenetics/index.htm)  

The early detection and diagnosis of Breast Cancer : A literature overview.

Cancer Control in New Zealand   (www.moh.govt.nz/cancercontrol)  

Cancer control is an organised approach to reducing the burden of cancer in our community through prevention, screening and early detection, treatment, support and rehabilitation, and palliative care.

Daffodil Day   (www.daffodilday.org.nz)  

The main promotional and fundraising event for the Cancer Society of New Zealand. Money raised from Daffodil Day is used to fund scientific research into the causes of and treatments for cancer, to provide support to people with cancer and their families, and to enable public education about cancer.

SunSmart   (www.sunsmart.org.nz)  

New Zealand's high rate of skin cancer is a cause for great concern, as most is preventable. Over-exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation is the cause of over 90% of all skin cancer. Be SunSmart : slip, slop, slap and wrap.

Health Journeys   (www.healthjourneys.co.nz)  

An integrative medicine retreat offering a five day immersion programme and luxury retreat in Cambridge for those battling cancer. The programme is endorsed by the medical profession and utilises the latest information on nutrition, exercise, meditation and relaxation technology.

LiveSmart   (www.livesmart.co.nz)  

Stack the odds in your favour and protect yourself against some cancers. How? by doing these three simple things: getting some physical activity in your life, eating lots of fruit and vegetables, and keeping trim.

Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition   (www.breastcancer.org.nz)  

The BCAC is a united consumer voice working to make world class detection, treatment and care accessible to all those affected by breast cancer in Aotearoa, New Zealand. They provide information, support and representation, empowering those with breast cancer to make informed choices about their treatment and care.

The Breast Health Resource for Women   (www.breast.co.nz)  

Comprehensive information resource for women and their families coping with breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Research Trust   (www.bcrt.co.nz)  

Committed to raising desperately needed funds for breast cancer research, so as to reduce the death rate from breast cancer in New Zealand women.

Canteen   (www.canteen.org.nz)  

This site is setup to provide information about CanTeen, the New Zealand Teenage Cancer Patients Society. It explains who we are and what we do.

National Screening Unit   (www.nsu.govt.nz)  

Keeping New Zealand women healthy through national breast screening, antenatal HIV screening, newborn screening and cervical screening programmes.

Cancer Society Of New Zealand , Waikato/Bay of Plenty   (www.cancersociety.org.nz)  

A non-profit organisation that is funded by bequests and donations from the public, as well as its own fundraising activities. They are committed to minimising the impact of cancer in our communities.

Cancer Research   (www.malaghan.org.nz/research/cancer.htm)  

Undertaking cancer research is divided into three groups, human immunology and haematology, cancer immunotherapy and the cancer cell.

Dirk Drent Urologist   (www.uro.co.nz)  

Features articles on female urinary incontinence and prostrate cancer.

Genesis Oncology Trust   (www.genesisoncology.org.nz)  

Supports New Zealand-based initiatives for improvements in the prevention, detection, diagnosis or treatment of, or palliative care of, cancer patients.

Bowel Check   (www.bowelcheck.co.nz)  

Bowel cancer is a major cause of cancer deaths in New Zealand. Most cases of bowel cancer are preventable: this affordable test will give you peace of mind.

funrazor   (www.funrazor.org.nz)  

Be part of this year's Funrazor to help fund support programmes for kids with cancer and their families. Simply register, get people to sponsor you to shave your head, then shave your head on December 7th.

MoleMap NZ   (www.molemap.co.nz)  

Ensure early detection of melanoma skin cancers through the national melanoma screening network. Clinics nationwide.

Your Prostate   (www.yourprostate.co.nz)  

Featuring information on prostate cancer and health, along with links, books and articles to help ensure the health of your prostate.

Wellington Cancer Society   (www.cancersoc.org.nz)  

The Cancer Society of New Zealand is a not for profit organization that seeks to minimise the impact of cancer on our community through support, education and research.

New Zealand Cancer Control Trust   (www.cancercontrol.org.nz)  

A consortium of organisations committed to the development of a national cancer control strategy for New Zealand. They aim to reduce the burden of cancer on the people of New Zealand.